Costco, DEI

Costco clings to DEI as other companies abandon practice
The Costco board of directors unanimously voiced its support for the retailer to keep its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices without further evaluation. The National Center for Public Policy Research think tank proposed that the company evaluate the “financial risks to shareholders” that DEI poses.
Costco Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Scale Back DEI
Costco's stance in support of DEI contrasts with the positions taken by other big consumer brands, including Walmart and McDonald's.
Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Costco defends DEI policies even as others scale back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club to evaluate any business risks posed by its DEI practices. Here's what to know.
How Costco Is Bucking the DEI Trend
As companies roll back their DEI initiatives amid the political and legal firestorm around such programs, Costco is going against the tide.
Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back - Clone
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
Costco defends its DEI policies as other US companies' shrink after Trump action
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Investors were expected to vote on the recommendation during the company’s annual meeting Thursday.
Washington-based Costco defends its DEI policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, e
Costco Defends Its DEI Policies as Other US Companies Scale Theirs Back to Align with the Trump Administration
Costco is standing on business! The major food company is not about to let anyone convince them to reevaluate their DEI policies to align with the new administration. Instead, they’re pushing back. According to the Associated Press,
Costco stands by its DEI policies as other companies scale back
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
The Independent8d
Costco remains committed to DEI. Its CEO told a critic ‘I am not prepared to change’
Costco is facing its own threat as some believe DEI initiatives present “litigation, reputational and financial risks to the company,” the outlet reported. Still, its board wrote in a memo ...
Wall Street Journal8d
Why Costco Isn’t Joining the Backlash Against DEI
In a steady parade of companies retreating from their diversity efforts, Costco Wholesale COST2.55%increase; green up pointing triangle is standing out by holding fast. Ahead of its annual meeting ...
Costco's DEI defense, Walmart's DEI backlash, and AI in fast food: Retail news roundup
Costco (COST) is sticking to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments, while Walmart faces backlash from ...
Long Island CEOs divided on DEI importance in workplace
“Having a more inclusive workplace fosters innovation, and private employers should have flexibility to implement policies ...
CBS News7d
Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity
Jeff Raikes, a Costco board member, has touted the economic benefits of diverse workplaces, posting on social media in November that "attacks on DEI aren't just bad for business — they hurt our ...
The D.E.I. Retreat Has Some Notable Holdouts
As racial and gender equity programs come under attack, many companies have scaled back. But Costco, Microsoft and others ...
A Costco strike is coming. Here's what to know
A strike at Costco (COST) is now a real possibility after the union representing thousands of workers voted to authorize it.
Meta ends diversity programs, joining McDonald's, Walmart and other major companies to back off DEI
Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and ...